Warne-Muralitharan Trophy: Netizens celebrate Australia slashing Sri Lanka in their second Test to complete the series’ whitewash
Australia Registered victory in the historic test series Sri Lanka rear 9 wickets win In his second Test at Galle he marked his first series victory in the island nation since 2011. Usman Khawaja (Not 27) Marnus Labuschangne Leads your team to a comfortable finish (not 26). The victory was set by a clinical bowling display. Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kooneman Lead the offense to dismiss Sri Lanka with 231 in two innings. Lyon finished with four wickets to further solidify his reputation as one of Australia’s leading spinners, and Knemann also scored four wickets to close the astonishing breakout series.
Steve Smith and Alex Carrey’s mammoth partnership sets the tone
Australia’s dominance was built on the incredible 259-run partnership between Captain Captain Steve Smith (131) and the wicketkeeper Alex Carry (156) In the first inning. Smith’s master class with bats made him earn his second century in a row in the series, strengthening his height as one of the best test batters of his generation. Carrie also showed exceptional stroke play and calmness while providing career-defining knocks and registering his best test scores. His contributions were not limited to batting. He also showed off his excellent wicket keeping skills, took three catches and performed a sharp difficulty to dismiss Dineshchandimal 74. Their stands drove Australia into a terrifying first inning of 414.
Final wicket controversy and Kusar Mendis’s key moment fire
The moment at the end of the Sri Lankan innings was erode by the controversy Bearra born It bordered on delivery from Lyon Beau Webster With the second slip. However, the replay suggested that the ball bouncing off before reaching Webster’s hand, leading to a short delay in celebration. The third umpire decides that Kumara hasn’t come out, but Webster bowls him on his next delivery to close the innings.
Where’s the repair?who had been resilient in a well-compiled half-century, was also rejected in a dramatic way. Mendis attempted a pull shot against a sharply rising delivery from Lyon with just two balls after reaching 50, but found himself in a troublesome position. His shot of mistakes brought about a simple catch Steve Smith With a short, fine legs marking the Australian captain’s 200th test catch, an incredible milestone that brings him within 10 catches Rahul DravidThe best record ever.
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Matthew Kneman’s breakout series establishes him as a key spinner
Matthew Kooneman emerged as one of Australia’s outstanding performers, demonstrating his effectiveness in the subcontinent situation. His seven wicket haul in the match took his series tally to 16 wickets on an exceptional average of 17.18, making him Australia’s most successful left-arm spinner in Sri Lanka. His ability to extract turns and maintain a tight line played a key role in Australia’s advantage and complemented the efforts of Senior Spinaryon.
With this performance, Kuhnemann claimed a permanent role in Australia’s test setup, particularly for future tours to the subcontinent. Meanwhile, the debutant Cooper Connolly There was an unforgettable outing, he scored just four runs and only bowled five overs. Despite a disappointing start, the Selector’s faith in the 21-year-old all-rounder suggests that he will be given further opportunities to prove himself at the highest level.
Despite individual contributions, Sri Lankan batting is pissed
Sri Lanka showed improvement from an innings and 242 runs loss in the first Test, but their batsmen were unable to take advantage of a promising start. Dineshchandimal (74) Where’s the repair? (85 is not out) It was a bright spot in the first inning, Angelo Matthews (76) and Mendis (50) showed resistance in two innings.
However, the inability to translate these starts is hurting the possibility of staging Sri Lanka’s comeback. On the bowling front, left arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya Leading the offense with a 5/151 number in the first innings, also claiming to be rejected, the only wicket that fell in Australia’s two innings Travis Head However, the hosts lacked cutting edge in the ball, and Australia’s excellent all-around performance ensured an edge throughout the series.
Here’s how the netizens responded:
There is no way Sri Lanka played in this series as the fourth best team in WTC #slvaus
– Lachy Mahoney (@lachymahoney22) February 9, 2025
Here’s a compilation of some excellent tracking series from Australia. With a lovely touch by a Sri Lankan, he gives Dimuth Karunaratne the opportunity to end his career by rolling his arm. #slvaus
– Lachlan Jeffery (@lachlanjeffery) February 9, 2025
Australia wins Test Series 2-0#cricket #slvaus #australiacricket #Stevesmith pic.twitter.com/3dpy3owui7
-crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) February 9, 2025
Australians win test and series 2 nil.👍
A perfect performance from the Australians. They stripped Sri Lanka with all three skills#slvaus– Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) February 9, 2025
Certainly, is it Alex Carrie for Man of the Match? Even in the series? #slvaus
– Matthew McGahey (@_matthewmcgahey) February 9, 2025
In all respects, #slvaus The Test Series was a total victory for Australia against the extremely poor Sri Lankan team.
– Michael Sirito (@tealfooty) February 9, 2025
All Australia had fully imagined was to scrape the line there on 7/75 or something, but no. Well done Australia. ruthless. Clinical.#slvaus
– Harry William Jones (@hwilliamjones) February 9, 2025
Test series completed @nathlyon421 Holds improvised spin conclave for young spinners in Sri Lankan and is also busy with Prabhat Jayasurya #slvaus pic.twitter.com/05oabk3yno
-Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) February 9, 2025
Winning the Test after losing a toss in the goal is no easy task.
The amazing first two days set this victory in Australia. It was a wonderful feeling to see the series win in Asia. 😁#slvaus
-CricBlog✍ (@cric_blog) February 9, 2025
What an honor to see Steve’s incredible team leading him to a famous victory! Winnings in Asia are rare and the most comprehensive in the subcontinent since 2011, 1st place in SL, banned 06 or IND 04 #slvaus pic.twitter.com/rts0dsh0cj
– Thomas Miles (@tomcricket99) February 9, 2025
See again: SL vs AUS – Prabath Jayasuriya bowls Jaffa to dismiss Josh Inglis for the duck on the third day of the second test